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Why does the time change mess with my sleep, and what can I do about it?

Why does the time change mess with my sleep, and what can I do about it?

Update: 2025-10-30
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Most Canadians reset their clocks twice a year. We spring forward, fall back and experts say that messes with our body's internal clocks. Rébecca Robillard, University of Ottawa associate professor and co-chair of the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium, says we should abolish Daylight Saving Time, in order to protect our sleep and overall health.


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Why does the time change mess with my sleep, and what can I do about it?

Why does the time change mess with my sleep, and what can I do about it?